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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 30: Criminal Offenses
Article 23: Misconduct by Officials, 30-23-1 through 30-23-7
Section 30-23-1: Demanding illegal fees.
NM Stat § 30-23-1 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?
30-23-1. Demanding illegal fees.
Demanding illegal fees consists of any public officer or public employee knowingly asking or accepting anything of value greater than that fixed or allowed by law for the execution or performance of any service or duty.
Whoever commits demanding illegal fees is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.
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